Fire Protection Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent, including experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, fire hazard detection or reduction, fire communications equipment, hazardous materials incidents, or developing, implementing, or instructing fire protection and prevention.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-10 level is required for the GS-11 position, when applicable under federal time-in-grade rules.
• Knowledge of fire protection and prevention principles, methods, standards, relevant agency and installation rules, and applicable fire codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of fire behavior and accepted methods for reducing hazards in specialized environments with high fire potential.
• Knowledge of fire protection and prevention proficiency-training practices and techniques.
• Ability to prepare and present fire protection and prevention training materials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the listed DoD certifications: Fire Officer III; Fire Instructor III; Fire Inspector II; HAZMAT Incident Commander; and Airport Fire Fighter. The listed certifications include specified lower-level certifications.
• Applicants must list current firefighter-related licenses and certificates and provide copies of certifications or a certification transcript, as well as an EMR/EMT card.
• For initial appointments to primary and rigorous firefighter positions, applicants generally must not have reached their 37th birthday by appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
• The position is subject to drug testing under the Air Force civilian drug-testing program; the incumbent must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required.
• The position is designated as a key, mission-essential position supporting wartime, contingency, and emergency operations.
• Depending on appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, review, and evaluate installation fire prevention training, safety, and hazardous material handling programs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual training schedules for approval.
• Conduct recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection.
• Prepare and present fire protection and prevention materials for training purposes.
• Plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.